The First Strong and Vocal Female Chef

It’s truly impossible to overstate how important Julia and her books were to me at the beginning of my restaurant career. Strong and vocal female chefs were not easily found in the 1970’s to use as a role models, but there she was laughing, teaching, encouraging and telling us to press on even if the results were not exactly as we expected. When developing my menu’s today I still ask “What would Julia do?”

About Pearl Cash

Pearl Cash has been chef/owner of some of Montana’s best loved award winning restaurants for the last 36 years. She presently divides her time between the kitchen and host stand at Pearl Café. For more information, visit the Pearl Café website.

About Julia Child Restaurant Week

Julia Child Restaurant week features more than 100 restaurants across the country and honors the contributions and legacy of Ms. Child. Events will kick off on August 7 and run through her 100th birthday on August 15. Each restaurant will feature special menus or events inspired by the 100 most beloved Julia Child recipes. To learn more and see what restaurants are participating near you, visit: jc100.tumblr.com.